Farmington Public Schools’ Graduates will acquire an understanding of the essential knowledge and skills in the core academic disciplines and develop the thinking and learning skills needed to meet the challenges of local, national and global citizenship in a rapidly changing world.

Communication and Collaboration: Students participate effectively in a variety of teams, actively listen and respond to the ideas of others, share responsibility for outcomes, articulate ideas clearly in multiple formats and use technology tools to enhance communication.

Students who effectively communicate and collaborate…

Write and speak clearly for a variety of purposes

Demonstrate an awareness of audience and adjust style and tone accordingly

Use language effectively to enhance meaning and impact

Use a variety of technology tools to enhance communication

Access diverse perspectives and expertise to accomplish a goal

Establish and adhere to group norms that facilitate effective performance

Listen to and value the contributions of others on the team

Adapt to and perform a variety of roles and responsibilities within a group

Problem Solving and Innovation: Students identify problems, analyze data, ask questions, utilize a variety of resources, think flexibly, make connections and seek practical, innovative and entrepreneurial solutions to a variety of problems.